March 2026 Issue

March 2026 | EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN 14 was named the first Official Australian Stock Horse Ambassador. Blending horsemanship, bush poetry, and stockwhip artistry, McLean fills 5,000-seat arenas worldwide. Above all, he seeks to inspire the next genera- tion—proving that passion, dedication, and partnership with the horse can carry a shy country boy onto the world stage. Schedule • Fri & Sat, 8:30PM, Large Arena (2nd Floor, End of Hallway) Theatre Equus, A Musical Equine Review (Separate Ticket Required) • Thurs 2PM, Fri 2PM, Sat 5PM, Sun 2PM, Equine Arena (2nd Floor, to the Right) Appearing in Equi-Tainment Daily With Special Guest Emily McLean • Thurs, 1PM, Equine Arena (2nd Floor, to the Right) Skills of the Australian Stockman; Helping Your Horsemanship • Thurs, 4PM, Large Arena (2nd Floor, End of Hallway) The First Ride; Starting a Young Horse • Fri, 11AM, Large Arena (2nd Floor, End of Hallway) Liberty, Bridleless &Saddleless; theWhere’s,Why’s&How’s • Fri, 4PM, Large Arena (2nd Floor, End of Hallway) Starting a Young Horse; Day Two, Growing the Young Mind • Sat, 10AM, Large Arena (2nd Floor, End of Hallway) Inspire to Educate; Use Inspiration to Fuel Desire • Sat, 2PM, Large Arena (2nd Floor, End of Hallway) Starting a Young Horse; Day Three, Qualities of the Lead Horse • Sun, 10AM, Large Arena (2nd Floor, End of Hallway) Advancing the Young Horse; Time to Go toWork • Sun, 12PM, Round Pen (Expo Hall, Left Wall by Restrooms) Lasting Impressions; Make the Last Thing the Right Thing Lindsey Partridge Lindsey Partridge (OTTB Retraining & Cen- tered Riding) is a five-time discipline champion at the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover, a Mustang TIP Champion, Extreme Cowboy Champion, Freestyle judge, and Level 2 Centered Riding Instructor. Founder of Harmo- ny Horsemanship, she also trains horses for film and television and has been dubbed “Canada’s HorseWhisperer” by the Toronto Star. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and Nursing, specializing inmental health. Partridge is widely respected for her positive, connection-based training philosophy. Through HarmonyHorsemanship, sheemphasizes calmcommunicationandcreatinga willing“yeshorse,”proving that trust andunderstandingcantakeapartnership anywhere. Best known for retraining off-the-trackThoroughbreds, she competed five consecutiveyears at theThoroughbredMakeover,withherhorses consistently qualifying for finals inTrail, Freestyle, Ranch, andFieldHunter. She is also the onlyprofessional competitor inextremecowboy racingridinganOTTB—bri- dleless. Her liberty and bridleless performances have been featured in Horse WorldExpo’sTheatreEquus andEquineAffaire’s Fantasia evening showcases. Schedule • Thurs 2PM, Fri 2PM, Sat 5PM, Sun 2PM, Equine Arena (2nd Floor, to the Right) Appearing in Equi-Tainment Daily • Thur, 1PM, Round Pen (Expo Hall, Left Wall by Restrooms) Help Horses Feel Safe; the Parasympathetic Nervous System • Fri, 3PM, Large Arena (2nd Floor, End of Hallway) Racehorse Rocket to Focused Magic • Sat, 4PM, Large Arena (2nd Floor, End of Hallway) Building Confidence Through Trust & Positive Reinforcement • Sun, 11AM, Round Pen (Expo Hall, Left Wall by Restrooms) Rewire Trauma in 30 Days Scott Purdum Scott Purdum(Horsemanship) – is a renowned horse trainer, clinician, and the founder of Ad- vantage Horsemanship, an innovative program designedtoenhancetheconnectionbetweenhorse and rider. With over 20 years of experience in the equine industry, Scott has dedicated his career to helping riders of all levels develop a deeper understanding and trust with their horses. His unique teachingstyleemphasizes communication, leadership, and consistency, making complex training techniques accessible and effective for everyday riders.. Throughprograms like the “RidersFoundationGuide,”Scott provides step- by-step guidance on improving horse-rider communication, building trust, and enhancing riding techniques. His approach has empowered thousands of riders to overcome challenges such as frustration, trust issues, and lack of control in the saddle. Scott is known for his engaging, down-to-earth teaching style and his ability to break down the “why” behind any issue or frustration a rider may face. He makes it easy for riders to understand and apply concepts in a way that bridges training gaps, no matter where they are in their horse- manship journey. In addition to his training programs, Scott hosts clinics, speaks at major equine events, and offers personalized coaching to riders looking to elevate Continued on page 20 HORSE WORLD EXPO 2026 Clinician & Speaker Biographies Harmony Horsemanship booth 410 (Theatre Equus Performer, Equi-Tainment Daily) Buy your tickets early for Theatre Equus www.horseworldexpo.com Tell our advertisers you found them in East Coast Equestrian! Advantage Horsemanship booth 314, 315 Continued from page 10